Benson & Bonney would love a home together. Benson is approximately 6 years old and has had two homes prior to foster care. Bonney is approximately 4 years of age and has been living with Benson since she was a wee pup. Purchased in Queensland from a chicken farm, and having been raised near poultry, they have not set a foot wrong with chickens and ducks at their foster home.

In true Maremma fashion these guys need a breed experienced family. They take time to warm up to new people. Benson is a sweet snuggler who likes the occasional game of ball - he is the more human-centric of the two. Bonney is Miss Independent; she likes to investigate and will dig out of inadequate fencing. Both dogs are best suited to acreage as they do bark a lot.

Prior to foster care they were put to bed in their owner's laundry for management of night time barking; this practice is continued by their foster carers. They have been in runs next to sheep and cattle, and foster carers have spent time with them walking through the sheep paddocks. Though they appear fine, it is not recommended that they be left alone with sheep at this stage.

In foster care, they are separated by a fence from the carer's dogs. Bonney shows aggression to other dogs and Benson will back her up if the outsider dog in question responds. They no longer bark at their foster carer's dogs, however they cannot be in the same run.

Secure fences are a must! Fences do not have to be extremely high but must be tight and low or dug into the ground as Bonney will investigate weak spots. They will warn of any visitors or nearby neighbours and they particularly seem perturbed by motorbikes. Not suited for children. They love their eggs and bones, and relaxed but firm foster carers. Bonney can be snappy to strangers while Benson is generally calm.

Bonney and Benson are partial to music and find it relaxing; jazz, light opera and country music preferred!